Key Takeaways
- The Telangana Chief Minister has ordered strict action against grain procurement disruptions to protect farmers’ rights.
- The Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) will be invoked against traders who attempt to deceive or harass farmers during grain procurement.
- Proactive measures will be implemented to ensure a smooth and efficient grain procurement process, providing continuous support to Telangana’s farming community.
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has issued a stern directive to officials to take immediate action against any disturbances affecting farmers during grain procurement across the state.
The Telangana Chief Minister instructed authorities to take immediate action against traders who attempt to deceive or harass farmers during grain procurement. He directed them to consider invoking the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) to protect farmers’ rights.
After receiving reports of incidents causing inconvenience to farmers in various parts of Telangana, the Chief Minister spoke directly with concerned officials, urging them to prioritise farmer protection, an official statement said on Monday.
He emphasised the importance of curbing fraudulent practices and any actions that disrupt the fair procurement of crops.
The Telangana Chief Minister also directed district Collectors to implement proactive measures for a smooth and efficient grain procurement process, ensuring that issues are promptly resolved and continuous support is provided to Telangana’s farming community. If issues arise, he encouraged local officials to promptly consult higher authorities to ensure rapid resolution and continuous support for Telangana’s farming community.
